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Health and social service workers are invited to make an appointment to be vaccinated
In a press release released yesterday (Sunday April 11), the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais said workers in health and social services, who until now had not been vaccinated against COVID-19, can now make an appointment for their vaccine. This only concerns staff who are in direct contact with […]
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The Pontiac Artists’ Association receives $ 21,390 for a dissemination project
The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, as well as the municipalités régionales de comté (MRC) including the MRC Pontiac in collaboration with Culture Outaouais, unveiled the projects that are receiving funding under the third call for projects of the Entente de partenariat territorial in […]
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An early spring is more susceptible to fire danger
The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) asked the population to exercise caution. The early spring, bringing several days of sun and dry weather particularly in the Outaouais, could have an effect on the fire danger which currently varies from “high” to “extreme”, since the rise in temperatures, the absence of precipitation […]
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Partnership between the Club Quad du Pontiac and the Parc des Chutes Coulonge
The Club Quad du Pontiac and the Parc des Chutes Coulonge announced a partnership so that Club Quad members can benefit from the facilities at the Parc des Chutes Coulonge. All members of the Club Quad du Pontiac will benefit from a special admission price of $ 6 per person to have access to a […]
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Federal and provincial funding for the development of a multisport area in La Pêche
Several announcements to support recreational and sports infrastructure projects across the region were made jointly by the governments of Canada and Quebec. Last Friday, the federal deputy for Pontiac, William Amos, and the provincial deputy for Gatineau, Robert Bussière, announced the joint funding of $ 267,044 to the municipality of La Pêche for the development […]
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Take away sugar shack dinner this Friday at the Patro
The Patro de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield invites the population to take advantage of their take away sugar shack meal this Friday, April 16, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Patro at a cost of $ 20 each. This activity is possible thanks to the involvement of many volunteers who provided assistance to […]
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SQ report for the MRC Pontiac from April 5 to 11
Here is a summary from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) of the activities and events that occurred on the territory of the MRC Pontiac. According to the SQ, for legal and security reasons and in order not to jeopardize ongoing investigations, certain events and activities may not be included. Here is the report for the […]
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Interview – William Amos – Funding Announcements
Pontiac MP William Amos announced the Government of Canada’s contributions to support infrastructure projects and organizations in the region in the past few hours. He summarized the various announcements of his government to CHIP 101.9. CHIP101.9 · Will Amos – Investments in the region – Campbells Bay – Trails
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The Club Quad du Pontiac and Les Pingouins obtain significant federal contributions for trail maintenance
The MP for the Pontiac, William Amos announced contributions totaling more than $ 760,000 to four cross-country ski, snowmobile and quad clubs in his riding. The Government of Canada is supporting the maintenance of cross-country ski, snowmobile and quad trails in the Outaouais region to attract winter activity enthusiasts from here and elsewhere for years […]
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The Teachers’ strike is upheld
Everything indicates that teachers will go on strike as planned this Wednesday April 14 between midnight and 9:30 in the morning. As mentioned by the president of the Syndicat du personnel de l’enseignement des Hautes-Rivières, Daniel Boisjoli to CHIP 101.9 last week, the employers were seeking an injunction from the Superior Court of Quebec to […]
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